MISSOULA, Mont. — Officials with the Custer Gallatin National Forest say a section of forest near the Gallatin River has been temporarily closed because of a wildlife attractant in the area. According ...

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BOZEMAN, Mont. — Custer Gallatin National Forest is urging the prevention of human-caused fires. Tips for preventing fires include leaving fireworks at home, drowning your campfire and more. Campfires ...

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: May 28, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. The temporary closure around Ghost Village due to bear activity has been lifted, according to the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The area is back open to public use. ...

UPDATE, JUNE 18 AT 11:40 AM: The Custer Gallatin National Forest is asking people to respect emergency closures as crews access immediate front-country bridges, culverts and roads. Water is high and ...

The 161-acre parcel was added to the Custer-Gallatin National Forest in two parcels, one acquired by the Greater Yellowstone ...

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (KIFI) — The West Fork Fire, located northwest of West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake, has grown to nearly 300 acres since it started on Tuesday, August 19. While it is not ...

Fire activity is picking up across the state as several new fires have been reported and crews continue working on two larger blazes.

The East Side Fire near Red Lodge has burned 1,500 acres, with 185 homes under evacuation orders as crews work to stop its northward spread. Firefighters are using aircraft, backburns, and structure ...